Regardless of the law in this country, sexual harassment in the workplace is still happening and the perpetrators will only be punished and stopped if the victims speak out. This very public case is but the tip of the iceberg. Most victims are not supported by their workplace, they are afraid or they feel it's easier to simply resign and seek another job. Meanwhile the harasser keeps their job and continues doing what they've always done to the next person who is unfortunate enough to have to work with them.

This seemingly outrageous claim is necessary to show corporate Australia that this behaviour will not be tolerated and if it makes people think twice before they say or do ... then it is worth it.

Good on her for having the courage to bring this man and his organisation to task.

Some of the comments on this thread are proof that we need a big public case so the issue is taken seriously and the harassment will eventually stop.

I don't care what she does with the money. She'll have an interesting time getting another job in her field.